press time
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of press time
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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One did not respond; scheduling difficulties meant that Salon had not received a response to written questions posed to the other scientist, Stanford Medicine geneticist Michael Snyder, by press time.
From Salon • Jun. 1, 2025
At press time, Wikipedia editors are still deciding what to call the page, and one intriguing detail is the relatively small group of participants.
From Slate • Apr. 12, 2025
At press time, more than 100 people have responded and 70 quilts have been either promised or donated.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2025
Quinn did not respond to a Times request for comment before press time.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 2, 2025
A glance at his watch had shown him press time was drawing perilously close.
From Hellhounds of the Cosmos by Simak, Clifford D.
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